Here are 20 perfect ideas for a first date in Queens

If you were ever indecisive about where to go on a first date, you have nothing to worry about now. QNS is pleased to ease your nerves by picking these top 20 places in Queens for a perfect date night. We have selected a range of activities for you and your special someone to enjoy, including walks in the park or at the pier, romantic dinners, carousels and lots of ice cream. Not to mention, fun and energetic bars where you can sip on a variety of refreshing drinks and dance!

Here are five favorites:

1. Start off calm and collected at Tru Lounge

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The formula for a successful first date is a soothing ambiance, beautiful scenery and scrumptious food. Tru Lounge in Astoria is the essential restaurant and lounge to strike up some engaging conversation over refreshing drinks and more.

2. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Eddie’s Sweet Shop

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If you have a sweet tooth after that delightful dinner, get your sugar rush at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills. This vintage ice cream shop will impress your date with gigantic sundaes with homemade ice cream of all different toppings and flavors.

3. Gaze at these splendid views of Manhattan at Long Island City Piers

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What’s a better way to continue an exciting date while strolling down the Long Island City Piers? Especially on a summer night, you and your special someone can soak up the most captivating views that LIC has to offer while catching a nice breeze.

4. Merry-go-round at Forest Park Carousel

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Are you and your date in a playful mood? Revisit your childhood at the historical Forest Park Carousel in Flushing, which has been around since 1903. You can still be a kid at heart by riding the fun carousel together.

5. Set a smooth tempo at Tempo Libero Bar

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Slow down the date’s tempo by ending your night with some cool refreshments at an all-embracing gay bar in Jackson Heights. Relax and unwind as you learn more about your potential lover over a couple great drinks and music. You’ll surely enjoy the karaoke nights and a few uptempo beats to dance to.

The rest of the best:

6. Try authentic Mexican cuisine at Maizal

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Here’s an Astoria spot that oozes with the aroma of Mexican cuisine and quality tequila.

16. Taste traditional Italian at Bartolino’s Fine Italian Cuisine

17. Exhibits and movies await you at Socrates Sculpture Park

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As the summer fun winds down, head over to Socrates Sculpture Park and check out The 30th Anniversary LANDMARK exhibition until Aug. 28. You and your date can relax and watch a variety of outdoor movies between now and Aug. 24 as well.